This Is Heartbeat

This Is Heartbeat

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This Is Heartbeat episodes

  • Joy Is The Energy

    This episode explores the theme of finding meaning in life. Landon Saunders discusses the distinction between chronological life and the deeper significance of one's existence. He reflects on a personal experience with a heart attack, and the practicality of living each day as if it were the last. The episode delves into contemporary challenges of defining life's value in a pluralistic society influenced by technology and science. It ultimately posits joy as a fundamental and self-evident core of human life, suggesting that joy  should be seen not as an end goal but as the energy that drives relationships, work, and overall existence.

    18 min
  • Making a Life While Making a Living

    In this episode Landon Saunders is on location addressing a company's workforce. With his trademark stories and humor, he explores the purpose of a life, of work, and of relationships. Landon emphasizes the importance of a joy that resides within each of us, if only we are able to access it.

    14 min
  • Who Will Be Your Teacher?

    The most important question a human being faces is who will be their teacher. In this episode, Landon Saunders explores the need for guidance in our lives. With a nod to the complexity and challenges that are a part of each day,Landon discusses the value of laughter and joyfulness, and the role they play in our well-being. The episode concludes with a reminder to focus on what brings us joy.

    15 min
  • 4 Questions That Will Help You Not Miss Your Life

    In this episode, Landon introduces four questions about our view of the world. He asks if there is joyousness and music in the outermost perimeters of our life. The conversation explores the question of how to find happiness and the importance of asking the right questions. (We often have too many answers and not enough questions, leading to a lack of understanding and joy.)

    15 min
  • How To Keep From Missing Your Life

    In this episode of Heartbeat, Landon Saunders explores the question of how to live a good life and not miss out on the experiences that truly matter. Landon tells a teaching story about a young man who despises the world and seeks guidance on how to live in it. A wise teacher instructs the young man to only do things that bring him joy. Joy is what enables us to respond to the wilderness moments of life. He concludes by highlighting the significance of finding joy in life and not losing it.

    15 min
  • Attitudes That Contribute to Successful Relationships

    In this episode of Heartbeat the podcast, Landon Saunders discusses successful attitudes for relationships. He emphasizes the value of a human being and the importance of recognizing their inherent worth, regardless of their performance. Saunders suggests celebrating and honoring individuals by creating special moments and events for them. He also highlights the need to invest in relationships and lower expectations. Other practical tips include the power of saying 'I'm sorry' and maintaining a sense of humor. Overall, these attitudes can transform the nature of relationships and contribute to a positive and fulfilling connection. Takeaways Recognize the inherent value of every human being, regardless of their performance. Create special moments and events to celebrate and honor individuals. Invest in relationships and lower expectations. Apologize sincerely and use humor to diffuse tense situations.

    14 min
  • What Are Relationships For?

    Summary

    In this episode, Landon Saunders explores the purpose of relationships. He suggests that relationships are primarily for joy and emphasizes the importance of playfulness in fostering enjoyable and fulfilling connections. Saunders shares personal anecdotes and highlights the transformative power of incorporating play into relationships. He encourages listeners to prioritize joy and take a lighter approach to life, ultimately leading to more meaningful and joyful relationships.

    Takeaways

    Relationships are primarily for joy and should be approached with playfulness.
    Incorporating play into relationships can transform them and make them more enjoyable.
    Prioritize joy and take a lighter approach to life for more meaningful and joyful relationships.

    Chapters

    00:00 Questioning the Purpose of Relationships
    02:58 Relationships for Joy
    04:41 Replacing Work with Play in Relationships
    07:45 The Power of Playfulness in Relationships
    09:42 Taking Life Easy and Prioritizing Joy
    12:02 Relationships Made for Joyfulness

    14 min
  • The Challenges of Making Relationships Work, Part 2 (from the "Feeling Good About Yourself" Workshop)

    Summary

    In this episode, Landon Saunders discusses the undeniable truths about relationships. He emphasizes that failing in a relationship does not mean failing as a person. He explains that no relationship is ever equal, but what matters is bringing your genuine self to the relationship. He concludes by stating that you can feel good about yourself even in a bad relationship and that you can overcome any hurt.

    Takeaways

    Failing in a relationship does not equate to failing as a person.
    One helpful relationship can make it easier to navigate more difficult relationships.
    No relationship is ever equal, but bringing your genuine self is what matters.
    You can feel good about yourself even in a bad relationship.
    You have the ability to overcome any hurt.

    Chapters

    00:00 Failing in a Relationship vs Failing as a Person
    03:47 The Power of a Helpful Relationship
    09:23 No Relationship is Ever Equal
    11:20 Feeling Good About Yourself in a Bad Relationship
    13:58 Overcoming Any Hurt

    15 min
  • The Challenges of Making Relationships Work, Part 1 (from the "Feeling Good About Yourself" Workshop)

    Summary

    In this episode, Landon Saunders explores the challenges of making relationships work. He shares a story of a distressed woman and her chaotic life, highlighting the difficulties that can arise in almost any relationship.

    Landon emphasizes the importance of understanding the inner music of relationships and how it can be overshadowed by negative reactions. He discusses the nature of human beings and the need for touch and connection in relationships.

    Acknowledging that relationships can be toxic or difficult, Landon offers guidance on finding happiness and maintaining one's own life in even the most difficult relationships.

    The episode concludes with the introduction of undeniable truths about relationships..

     

    Highlights

    00:00 Introduction: Relationships Don't Work
    00:55 The Story of the Distressed Woman
    03:12 The Inner Music of Relationships
    06:46 The Nature of Relationships
    09:07 Finding Happiness in Difficult Relationships
    11:22 Any Relationship Can Change Because of You
    13:15 You Can Fail in a Relationship Without Failing as a Person

    15 min

About This Is Heartbeat

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Drawing from his more than 50 years of study and communication, This Is Heartbeat features explorations and insights from Landon Saunders, focused on what it means to be a human being.